Democracy under a hovering timber canopy—Rogers makes politics look like daylight and structure.
Building housing the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament.
Featured in Richard Rogers's definitive monograph, Richard Rogers: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Go inside and look up: the roof is the show, and the building is designed to be read from below.
From the waterside of Cardiff Bay, late afternoon for warm light under the canopy; inside, mid-day for skylight clarity.
Public building with free entry during visiting hours; security screening is normal. Assembly sessions and tours may have schedules.
The roof isn’t just pretty: it’s environmental engineering—daylight, ventilation, and structure choreographed as one public lesson.
45–90 minutes
Design & Structure
High-tech civic design: exposed structure, environmental strategy, and public transparency. Integrated modeling supports roof geometry, daylighting, and natural ventilation performance.
Timber, steel, glass, and slate: timber warms the civic space; glass performs the transparency thesis; steel does the long-span work.
Long-span roof canopy with complex environmental integration (vents, daylight funnels) turns structure into a combined climate device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Senedd building?+
Senedd building was designed by Richard Rogers and completed in 2006. It is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Where is Senedd building located?+
Senedd building is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.4639°, -3.1621°.
When was Senedd building built?+
Senedd building was completed in 2006. It was designed by Richard Rogers.
Can I visit Senedd building?+
Senedd building is a real building in Cardiff that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.